I'm Redhead (not Readhead!!!!) and as always I'll be running for Alzheimer's Research UK. VLM will be my 3rd marathon of the year (the first 2 are next week - week!) and my 34th in total. I don't know my number yet. I'll be wearing my purple vest but the best way to spot me will be from the wool tied around my waist and the crochet hook in my hands as I'm trying to beat my Guinness World Record for crocheting a chain whilst running a marathon

I can't crochet standing still Redhead - you're awesome! I haven't seen much of Eleanor recently, but I believe she is back on it now after the baby!

So, I'll be wearing my purple Kirkstall Harriers vest, purple shorts, purple leg warmers/socks and pink/purple shoes, and I have red hair, so I'm pretty easy to spot. I'll likely also be crying/singing/waving all at once too. My number is 8213 and I'm in the blue start. Aiming for just under 4:30 and hoping to run with a pacer (anyone know when they will be announced?).

I'm going to the Expo on Friday afternoon and will likely be leaving just a couple of gels and some cash for you guys.

Oh, and any kind of abusive/sarcastic/sweary cheering works for me, so don't hold back!

Looks like we're going to be a very colourful group! Should be easy to spot you. Good luck with your forthcoming marathons Redhead and hope the rest of you have fun with your tapirs within in the next couple of weeks.

Good luck everyone for this weekend's training/marathon as the case might be. Sadly all I'll be able to manage is a ssw {short slow walk) but with a bit of luck I'll be able to ditch the crutch quite soon (paws crossed).

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